James Murawski

***** ****** **** **, *********, Mi 48350 248-***-****,

abhg3d@r.postjobfree.com

Career Overview:

I have been deeply involved in the construction and manufacturing

industries. My roles as axle shaft machining group leader, skilled

tradesman, and manufacturing systems representative have given me a wide

view of manufacturing. I have residential and commercial construction

experience as a journeyman carpenter, but also time as a superintendent,

project manager and small business owner. Education and recent internships

have added knowledge of GIS and Environmental Sciences.

Experience:

Genesee County LEPC, Flint, Michigan

Emergency Management Intern

January 2011-Present

Work with the Genesee County LEPC Site Plan and Review Committee which

consists of Emergency Management, Hazmat, Fire and Public Works. Site

visits, set appointments, coordinate planning, update chemical

reporting into Offsite Emergency Response Plans. Creation of site

location maps using ESRI's ArcMap, Google Earth, and Mapquest.

University of Michigan, Flint, Michigan- Center for Applied Environmental

Research

Research Assistant

May 2010-Dec. 2010

Data collection and document preparation for the Cedar River Watershed

Management Project.

Interpretation and analysis the effects of streambank erosion, soil

conditions, population density, land uses and hydrologic conditions

within the watershed.

Mapping assignments using ESRI's ArcGIS software.

Internet research and field work.

Genesee County Metropolitan Planning Commission, Flint, Michigan

Internship through the University of Michigan, Flint

Sept.-Dec.2009

Data collection and evaluation of prospective home rehabilitations.

Assisted associate planners with the completion of "Historic

Significance Response Sheets" for homes that were targeted for

rehabilitation or demolition. Research and housing analysis

comparisons.

American Axle & Manufacturing, Detroit, Michigan

Sept. 1994-Oct. 2008

Manufacturing Systems Representative (October 2007- October 2008)

Conducted LEAN Audits on shop floor, and Implemented LEAN principals

into work groups.

Facilitated LEAN Manufacturing workshops and presentations.

Served as a liaison between the Maintenance and Production

Departments.

Maximo maintenance management programs

Journeyman Carpenter (Jan. 2000-Oct. 2008)

Review project blueprints, material take-offs, job layout/lead,

concrete forms & steel reinforcing including imbedded I-beams and re-

rod for concrete pours, scaffolding, stud walls, install doors &

windows, drywall, flooring, drop ceilings, trim, acoustic ceilings.

General maintenance of all AAM Gear buildings: roof repairs, safety

mirrors, doors and hardware, work platforms, pull system signs and

display boards, office maintenance/moves.

Quality Operator Level 7/Group Leader (Sept. 1994-Dec. 1999)

Group leader for the axle shaft machining department. Responsibilities

were to facilitate monthly group meetings, set up action registers for

supervisors and skilled trades concerning safety issues and schedule

repairs, heat treat inspection and quality control.

Address production bottleneck issues with operational solutions.

Working knowledge of multiple CNC production operations to cover

absences or relief.

Mentor & train fellow workers

Promote LEAN Manufacturing principals and continuous improvement

within the work group

S.R. Jacobson Development Corp., Bingham Farms, Michigan

Construction Superintendent

March 1994-Sept. 1994

Schedule contractors and order materials for new residential home

construction.

Work with sales staff, customers and contractors to ensure that proper

procedures are followed; details of project are finalized, home passes

all inspections and is closed on time and on budget.

Conducted performance reviews and recommended merit and promotional

increases.

Murz Construction Inc, Shelby Twp., Michigan

Feb. 1990-March 1994

Owner/Project Manager

Meet with public to discuss future residential construction projects

Evaluate scope of work, and prepare bids using material and labor

costs, order materials, schedule/manage subcontractors.

Planned and scheduled construction projects from preliminary stages

through completion.

Interviewed subcontractors and reviewed bid submissions.

Education:

University of Michigan-Flint, Michigan

Bachelor of Applied Science with minors in Physical Geography and GIS

(Geographic Information Science). GPA 3.91/4.0

Curriculum consisted of Physical Geography, Resource Planning,

Environmental Site Assessments, Environmental Health, Geographic

Information Systems, Remote Sensing, Hydrology, and Database

Management.

Recipient of James B. Angell Scholar award

Macomb Community College

Associate of Applied Science Degree- Electronic Communications

Technology

Certificate- Electronic Communications Technology

Training Courses

Introduction to LEED for homes

LEED 101 Green Building Basics

Diversity Awareness

Effective Presentations using PowerPoint

LEAN Manufacturing

ISO-9001

Workplace Safety

Asbestos Abatement

Lockout and Fall training

Computer Experience

Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Publisher, Outlook,

Windows XP

ArcGIS and Multispec

Licenses Michigan Residential Builder License since 1990

Affiliations USGBC (U.S. Green Building Council) member- Detroit

chapter

Golden Key International Honour Society

References References are available upon request.

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